Alexander, Edward Porter, 1835-1910 to Pierre G. T. Beauregard
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02460.01 Author/Creator: Alexander, Edward Porter, 1835-1910 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 21, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.8 x 16.3 cm. Order a Copy
Colonel Porter forwards a telegram (not present) from his brother, Major William Alexander, to General Beauregard, commander of the Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia. Reports that he does not know what the telegram pertains to, but that it was probably sent at the request of General Toombs (possibly Robert Augustus Toombs). Remarks that William is Toombs' son-in-law.
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